[Public-List] Windows and Lexan

Richard Cronk manan at nb.sympatico.ca
Wed Jul 2 18:01:12 PDT 2008


I would  use Lexan
Dick
On 2-Jul-08, at 9:55 PM, Elyse Pastor wrote:

> Hello to all of you
> So far - we are having a great summer with fair winds and good  
> racing here in Montreal and life could not be better.
> I am still evaluating the materials for the replacement of the  
> windows and I am aware of the pro's and cons of Lexan and Plexi. I  
> had also a chat with my supplier and he suggested to me to take  
> Lexan MR10 with Margard II Coating. On paper it really looks good.  
> UV protected, abrasion resistant  and 15 years warranty against  
> yellowing.
> Did anyone make some experience with this material. I would consider  
> (and was suggested to me) to take 1/4".
> (EXERPT FROM USPLASTICS WEB SITE)
> Lexan* MR10 Sheet with Margard* II Coating
> Lexan* MR10 sheets improved Margard® II coating resists abrasion and  
> defies graffiti to ensure a “like-new” appearance for many years to  
> come. The next generation of UV absorbers, Margard® coating now  
> incorporates enhanced UV absorbers to protect the sheet from the  
> debilitating effects of sunlight. As a result, Lexan* MR10 is  
> accompanied by extended warranties that are your assurance of long  
> term product performance; 10 yr. prorated replacement warranty  
> against breakage, yellowing, abrasion, loss of light transmission  
> and coating delamination.^ 15 year warranty against yellowing and  
> light transmission for qualified dual glazed systems.** Virtually  
> unbreakable. High light transmission common to all Lexan* sheet  
> products. Easily maintained without marring, hazing, or yellowing.  
> Compiles with major model building codes. Dade county approved  
> material.† Recommended by GE for use in residential vertical glazing  
> applications. The ideal glazing for high traffic and high impact  
> areas such as: educational institutions, psychiatric hospitals,  
> storefronts and windows, low-level physical attack areas, entrance  
> doors and patios, hurricane protection, railings and sound barriers.  
> Will withstand -40° to 180° continuous and 220°F short term with no  
> load.
>
> Thanks for your inputs and happy sailing
> Bruno & Elyse
>
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